Author: Angie Jackson
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Teen in custody, another being questioned in car burglaries
A 16-year-old is in custody and another was being questioned in connection with a series of car burglaries Tuesday morning. Colorado Springs police were alerted that two males were checking door handles and entering cars at a townhouse complex parking lot at 8000 Lexington Park Drive, near Rampart High School. Police found two juveniles, whose names were…
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Police K9 units help track down suspected robber
A man sought by police in connection with a robbery was arrested early Tuesday morning. An anonymous caller told Colorado Springs police that Corey Mosely, 32, was living near the 2200 block of North Chelton Road, police said. Police had issued a warrant for his arrest in connection with robbery earlier this year.When police arrived…
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Weather service expects afternoon rainfall, storms
Colorado Springs may get a break from extreme dry conditions today, with the National Weather Service predicting a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms this afternoon. A high of 76 degrees today will likely lead to early evening storms before midnight, Weather Service spokesman James Hall said. Storms could be severe and accompanied by large hail and strong winds. But the relief…
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Insurgent knitters blanket Acacia Park
Temperatures topped out in the mid 70s Saturday, but the trees in Acacia Park were clothed for a winter chill. With limbs and trunks wrapped in eye-catching sweaters of green, blue and yellow yarn, six trees were given a splash of character from 30 local knitters in celebration of the first International Yarn Bombing Day.…
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Dogs, owners showcase talents at fundraiser
Dogs and their owners packed America the Beautiful Park Saturday morning, eager for a tail-wagging good time. Pocket-sized Pomeranians and standard poodles joined dogs of all breeds to trot alongside their owners at the Ruff Life Freedom five kilometer run and walk, a fundraiser for National Mill Dog Rescue. After the hard work was done,…
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Piñon Canyon fires die down
After an almost week-long battle with two wildfires at Fort Carson’s Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, firefighters have the Bear Springs and Callie Marie fires 75 percent contained, officials said late Friday night. As of Friday evening, the Bear Springs fire had scorched 35,000 acres and the Callie Marie fire had burned 9,000 acres. Both wildfires were discovered Tuesday…
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Man recovering after rollover crash
A man suffered minor injuries after rolling his car early Friday morning, police said. The crash occurred about 2 a.m. on Highway 50 near Pueblo when the driver overcorrected and rolled his car, Pueblo County Sherriff’s deputies reported. The westbound lanes were closed for about two hours. The man was airlifted to a hospital in Pueblo…
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Firefighters throttle Teller blaze, residents can return home
Teller County residents who fled ahead of a wind-driven fire that broke out Wednesday west of Cripple Creek were allowed to return to their homes by 9 p.m. Friday evening, the Teller County Sheriff’s Office said.The fire is contained, but fire hoses are being left out as a precautionary measure, and firefighters will be patrolling the…
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SUNRISE: Woman arrested after bus passengers report threats
A Greyhound bus passenger was arrested early Friday after police responded to another passenger’s 911 call of a woman making threats to riders. Colorado Springs police stopped the bus at the Academy Boulevard off-ramp at Interstate 25 just before 1 a.m. After interviewing more than 50 passengers, officers arrested Jennifer Lembke, 37, on suspicion of…
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UPDATE: Woman arrested in early morning shooting
A Colorado Springs woman was arrested in an early morning shooting Friday that left her common-law husband hospitalized, police said. Urriel Lee, 21, was held on investigation of attempted second degree murder.Investigators said Lee was arguing with Demetrius Martin, 23, a home on the 3400 block of Springnite Drive before the 6 a.m. shooting. Officers arrived to find Martin bleeding…